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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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Anybody have steering problems like this???

I have a 95 SE 5spd., and for the past 2 days I noticed that she has a serious steering issue. When I am in gear just cruising either on the highway or sidestreets and I tap the gas she will pull to the right and back to the left when I let off the gas. In fact, in order to drive straight my steering wheel is turned slightly toward the left. It is very annoying and dangerous because my car moves significantly to the left & right if it happens on the highway at higher speeds. Road conditions are quite bad where I live but I haven't hit any serious potholes for quite some time. Tire pressure is fine. Power steering fluid level is ok. I am running out of things to check. Any help is appreciated.
Old Jul 12, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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I suggest that an alignment is in order...
Old Jul 12, 2004 | 12:34 PM
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I suggest that an alignment is in order...
I had it aligned about 2 months ago. This is making me crazy.
Old Jul 12, 2004 | 12:36 PM
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Aftermarket wheels? If so what are the size of wheels and tires? If your sterring wheel is slightly off center, it is up to the ppl who align it to keep, or put it straight. This happened to me, just ask them to straighten it out and they should do it no problem when they're aligning it.
Old Jul 12, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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how often should you get an alignment?? I got one about 4 months back and i can see a pretty big difference a lights lately once i start to go...i know that is torque steer but it seems to be a little worse then normal....and no I don't have a FSTB
Old Jul 12, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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Aftermarket wheels? If so what are the size of wheels and tires? If your sterring wheel is slightly off center, it is up to the ppl who align it to keep, or put it straight. This happened to me, just ask them to straighten it out and they should do it no problem when they're aligning it.
Stock 15" sawblades. This happened within a day or two...nothing gradual.
Old Jul 12, 2004 | 03:50 PM
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what kind of suspension do you have - coilovers? springs? etc
Old Jul 12, 2004 | 06:02 PM
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Mine does the same thing. The steering wheel just stays cocked to the right even when i let it go....is there anyway to adjust your steering wheel itself back to center?
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